The Mile World Record Has Lasted 27 Years. Josh Kerr Wants to End That This Summer.
The Scottish Olympic medalist is targeting Hicham El Guerrouj’s 3:43.13 at the London Diamond League — and he’s telling everyone about it.
Elite Runners
Runner Crosses Finish Line First at Modesto Marathon — Then Gets Disqualified for Running Too Little
A lead bike error sent the front-runner off course too early, costing him the win and potentially a Boston qualifier.
Race Coverage
Splits, Stolen Gels, and Swapped Bibs: Chinese Runners Banned After Chengdu Marathon Chaos
Two runners face two-year provincial bans after videos of mid-race misconduct went viral, drawing millions of views and reigniting debate about race etiquette in China’s booming marathon scene
Race Coverage
The Richest Runners: Who Has Earned the Most From the World Marathon Majors?
As prize money across all nine events climbs past $500,000 per race, we crunch the numbers on which elite athletes have collected the biggest paydays from the sport’s most prestigious circuit — and the answers might surprise you.
Jessy Carveth
The Company Behind Your Marathon Registration Wants to Sell You Shoes
Asics is quietly buying up race registration platforms worldwide. It’s a smart business move — but runners should know what they’re signing up for.
Brands and Gear News
Daddy Pig Is Running the London Marathon. And Yes, There Are Shoes For That.
The beloved Peppa Pig character will toe the start line on April 26. A carbon-plated shoe in his honor already exists.
Brands and Gear News
The Olympics Just Banned Transgender and DSD Athletes from Women’s Events
Starting with the 2028 Los Angeles Games, all women competing at the Olympics will be required to pass a genetic screening test.
Olympics
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